41 - Nathan Foley

[BOPPER]

41. Nathan Foley

Draft history: 2004 Rookie Draft selection (Richmond) No. 4; 2005 rookie elevation (Richmond).

Number 41
Height 178cm
Weight 80kg
DOB 08-09-1985
Debut 2005 v Melbourne @ Docklands

Games Goals
2010 4 2010 0
Career 88 Career 22


The dynamic midfielder was leading Richmond’s best and fairest count before a complicated ankle injury ended his 2009 season at round 14. Impressively, still finished third at the club for handballs (223) and hard-ball gets (79), and has worked hard to improve his defensive skills. 2010 was a year Foley would rather forget as he battle further complications with his body, in particular his ankle.

After 4 games the RFC Medical staff decided it was best for Nathan and the team that he prepare for the following season. As he started his rehabilitation early, Foley will hopefully be fit and firing in 2011 as an integral part of Richmond's midfield rotation.

 

[BOPPER]

Taken from the Syney Morning Herald - 5/1/11

Hardwick said Nathan Foley (leg) and Trent Cotchin (Achilles) were among those set to resume full training later in January.

"We're never going to rush Nathan," Hardwick said.

"We've just got to persevere and take some time with him."

Foley was leading the club's best and fairest count before suffering an ankle injury in round 14, 2009 and played only four games last year.

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-new...ady-to-fire-says-hardwick-20110105-19fo0.html

 

[CeltDave]

Too good a players not to fulfil his potential - hope he has seen the last of his injuries as when he is on song, it is great to watch

 

[BOPPER]

Article taken from the Herald Sun 11/01/11.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a.../story-e6frf9jf-1225985573723?from=public_rss

Good news so far on Foley. Hopefully we ease him into the start of the season as it's a long season and we don't aim to be April heroes.

 

[BOPPER]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...ick-off-the-mark/story-e6frf9jf-1226025047882

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...ge-from-darkness/story-e6frf9jf-1226025061617

Two good articles on Foley. Very similar. Can't wait to sim him in action on Thursday night. One of our mds will break free and star.

 

[Rustof]

Assuming Cotch gets the tag this year, Foley will have a new lease on life. Smokey for AA.

 

[Reckoner Tiger]

Watched a game from 2008 today. Hadn't forgotten how electrifying and truly great he was, but wow, to watch him get 6 score assists, including running out of the centre circle and delivering lace-out to Richo, it gets me excited if he can get 100% match fit this year and explode all over again.

Cotchin / Martin / Foley / Deledio...future best midfield in the competition. Go tiges.

 

[delediofan3]

Round 3
Kicks: 12
Handballs: 12
Disposals: 24
Marks: 2
Clearances: 8 (Game high)
Tackles: 4

Foley's season has finally began after a groggy Round 1 and only slight glimpses in Round 2. He was magnificent for Richmond with a BOG for Richmond.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/111259/default.aspx

 

[Rustof]

He's back!

 

[McGun]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYG2Oz6OBlw&feature=related